Tips for handling networking events? I’ve gone to several events lately and I’ve been the only black person (or POC period) in rooms of 200+ people. As much as I try to blend in and “work the room”, I leave these events feeling mentally and physically drained and like I don’t belong.

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That does sound exhausting! I wonder how you're choosing your events? For me, I tend to be selective about which events I go to, mostly because with the combination of in-person and online events, there are so many options that you can afford to be picky. If you're consistently going to events with little to no diversity, I'd say those aren't the right events simply because I at least wouldn't want to be associated with a group of finance professionals who don't understand diversity at all.

@FA1 Unfortunately I can’t be very selective because my industry is fairly small/tight knit and I’m basically required to attend the events in order to network and build relationships. So in this specific segment of the industry, there isn’t a more diverse group.

Ugh I am so sorry to hear that. Been there, done that. One thing I do is just embrace it. Its easy to feel like you don't fit in but I doubt others are thinking that. Just be yourself and carry yourself like you belong, because you do.

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